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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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